Special events and programs throughout the year that welcome all from the community, such as a fall block party, a Christmas Festival, the Music at the Red Door concert series, and a planned youth choir camp for the community starting in 2019.

Modest increases over the past two years in membership and pledges after several years of decline.

Challenges

Uphold beloved traditions while remaining flexible and open.

Provide robust programs for children and youth that accommodate foster strong connections to God and the Christian faith that will nurture people throughout their lives, accommodate the realities of life for young families, and are welcoming to people of various backgrounds, with and without church experience.

Build on a successful adult Faith Forum program to provide more variety and depth in adult education and Christian formation programs.

Since mid-2016, the rector has been the only full-time clergy. While she has had the invaluable support of two priest associates, one full-time clergy person is not enough to meet all of the pastoral, sacramental and program leadership needs in a parish this size.

Comments

St. John’s seeks a full-time curate who will have primary responsibility for Christian formation programs for children, youth and families, while assisting the rector with preaching and celebrating, pastoral care, parish leadership, and sacramental rites.